U.S. Customs Brokerage

Power of Attorney From the Importer of Record U.S. Company - Power of Attorney – signed by an officer of the company with IRS #. Mexican Company acting as an importer of record– Mexican Power of Attorney – signed by an officer of the company along with a copy of the Acta Constitutiva. Also, Customs assigned number. U.S. Consignee IRS # needed. We can start the process and clear Customs with fax or scanned copies but will need the originals forwarded to us eventually.

Importer of Record Documentation The importer of record has complete and sole responsibility for compliance with all U.S. Customs requirements, such as: Documentation Record Keeping Duty Classification Value Payment of Duties All other Homeland Security requirements Using Reasonable Care

Types of Entries Consumption Entries Informal Entries Free and Dutiable, Quota/Visa, AD/CVD, Appraisement, Vessel Repair, FTZ Consumption and combination Informal Entries Free and Dutiable, Quota Other than Textiles Warehouse Entries Warehouse, Re-Warehouse, TIB, Trade Fair, Permanent Exhibition, Foreign Trade Zone Admission Warehouse Withdrawal For Consumption, Quota/Visa, AD/CVD and combination. Government Entries Military Only

Customs Paperwork Review Commercial Invoice – Must meet US Customs Requirements NAFTA Certificate Manufacturer’s Affidavit on U.S. Goods Returned Final Destination SCAC code of drayage company Firms Code (Bridge where it will crossing) Depending on the commodity, we will need additional information such as OGA, Reconciliation, Certificates, HAZMAT 24hrs in advance, ADD, CVD, Assists, PPQ, Quota, Visa, TSCA, MSDS, Marking Waivers, etc. etc. etc.

OGA (Other Government Agencies) We are responsible for making sure that all commodities besides, complying with US Customs Regulations also comply with all Other Government Agencies FDA - Food & Drug Administration Ex: Food items, plates FCC - Federal Communications Commission Ex: Radios, computers DOT – Department of Transportation Ex: Vehicles, Tires EPA - Environmental Protection Agency Ex: Water Filters FISH & WILDLIFE - Ex: Birds SIMA – Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis System & Etc. etc…. Most Forms are available electronically but some are on manual forms.

Post Entry Processes Once a shipment clears Customs: Other processes: Entry Summary needs to be generated (equivalent of a Pedimento) & accepted by Customs. Entry Summary along with any monies due for duty must be paid by 10th business day after the shipment crosses. N.G. Jensen, Inc. pays 8th day. Other processes: NAFTA Refunds - Protests Prior Disclosures - Fines & Penalties PEA (Post Entry Amendments - Reconciliations SIL (Supplemental Information Letter

Required Information Mexican Side U.S. Side Both Sides Carta De Encomendia – Mexican Power of Attorney Encargo Conferido R.F.C. – Registro Federal de Causantes – Mexican IRS Seal Poder notarial – Proof that the person who signed the Carta de Encomendia can sign legally for the company. If the company is not registered as a Mexican Importer of Record than you will need to hire a Commerlizadora to act as the importer of record for the preparation the entry. U.S. Side Power of Attorney N.G. Jensen, Inc. Client Information Letter Both Sides Mexican Company Name: Contact Name: Phone Number: E-Mail: U.S. /Canadian Company Name: Invoice Description of Merchandise Pictures if possible Six Digit Classification NAFTA Certificate

Required Information From Mexican Shipper N.G Jensen is NOT a Mexican Customs Broker, we are only providing liaison assistance between the Exporter and the Mexican Customs Broker, and we have no liability for this transaction above those that are defined in our Terms & Conditions of Service The information provided is based on the Fact that the Mexican Importer of Record will give us Mexican Power of Attorney - Encargo Conferido to prepare the Mexican Entry. The Mexican Company must provide us this information before we can proceed with the entry. It can take up to 5 days from the time The Mexican Importer of record registers the Mexican Broker. We cannot begin to work the shipment until we receive the notification form Mexican Customs stating that our Mexican Broker is registered as the Mexican Broker for your Mexican Client. Once we receive the notification we can proceed with reviewing and classifying the merchandise. Below is the link to setup the “encargo conferido”, The electronic signature “la Firma Electrónica Avanzada (Arquivos . key y .cer y clave)” is required   Web site to create “Alta Encarga conferido”: http://www.aduanas.sat.gob.mx/sipaiminternet/solicitudes/wfr_AppletFEA.aspx?operacion=encargo To confirm is your client is setup as an importer of record you can access Padrón de Importadores - Correo electrónico: padrondeimportadores@sat.gob.mx - Teléfono: 01 800 INFOSAT (01-800-4636-728) de lunes a viernes de 9 a 18 horas. Marcar clave 8. If your company wishes to act as the Foreign Importer than we will need to hire a Mexican Shelter Operation – Commerlizadora to act as a go between.

U.S. Customs Clearance Process Manifest is sent to Drayage company and Mexican Broker Paperwork is received Via fax, e-mail or EDI Paperwork is reviewed for Compliance Complete? Mexican Broker Provides Mexican Paperwork to Drayage Company for clearance Go back to shipper Or importer for Corrected data NO Shipment is sent To Customs Yes If accurate, Proceed with the processing Of the entry Intensive Exam? Stevedore are Involved if Merchandise needs To be unloaded Yes Entry is accepted by U.S. Customs No Shipment Clears US Customs Generate Manifest CF7533 so The carrier can generate the Electronic Manifest